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Strengths and Weaknesses of the Functionalist Approach

March 17, 2014 by John Amy

Read the section on the functionalist approach on pages 39 and 40, then download this document to print out and complete the following passage by inserting the missing words listed at the end. Strengths This approach shows how a part of society can work at two different levels - both fulfilling the needs of each_______________ and meeting the needs of the whole ____________ at … [Read more...]

Sociology: Functions of the Family Book Reference: AS Level, Page 41

The Pre-Industrial and the Industrial Family

March 11, 2014 by John Amy

Read the account of Parsons’ functional fit theory and the loss of family functions on pages 39 to 41 in the book. Complete the following table: Compare how Parsons sees the traditional pre-industrial family and the modern industrial family. Traditional Pre-industrial family Modern Industrial family Large and extended Performs only two essential … [Read more...]

Sociology: Functions of the Family Book Reference: AS Level, Page 44

Marxist View of the Functions of the Family

March 10, 2014 by John Amy

Working in pairs and referring to Key Concepts on pages 245 to 253, explain how the following concepts might contribute to our understanding of the functions of the family in contemporary society. Ideology – Bourgeoisie – Proletariat – Exploitation – Capitalism … [Read more...]

Sociology: Functions of the Family Book Reference: AS Level, Page 44

The Functions of the Family : Answers to QuickCheck Questions

February 17, 2014 by John Amy

Fixed by birth Geographical mobility is movement between different places; Social mobility is movement between different social positions (e.g. from farm labourer to doctor) Because of social changes ( e.g. geographical mobility, higher living standards, more married women working, the welfare state, better housing, labour saving technology in the home). Because conditions … [Read more...]

Sociology: Functions of the Family Book Reference: AS Level, Page 45

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